Slow Cooker Savory Ground Beef Chow Mein

Craving takeout but want something homemade and hassle-free? This Slow Cooker Savory Ground Beef Chow Mein is the perfect weeknight dinner — packed with flavor, tender veggies, and satisfying noodles. Just toss it all in the slow cooker and come back to a warm, comforting meal the whole family will love!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1 cup chopped celery

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 can (15 oz) bean sprouts, drained

• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for extra flavor)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 8 oz chow mein noodles or cooked spaghetti

• Green onions & sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef:
   In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain any excess fat.

2. Add to slow cooker:
   Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add carrots, celery, bell pepper, and bean sprouts.

3. Mix sauce:
   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, ginger, and pepper. Pour over the beef and vegetables.

4. Cook:
   Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until veggies are tender.

5. Add noodles:
   About 15–20 minutes before serving, stir in cooked chow mein noodles or spaghetti. Let them soak up the sauce.

6. Serve:
   Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!

Note:
For the best texture, add the cooked noodles toward the end of the cooking time so they don’t become mushy. You can also use rice noodles or low-carb alternatives like zucchini noodles for a lighter version. Feel free to swap in your favorite veggies — broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms all work great!